Overview

• Rashford played 78 minutes in Barcelona’s 2-1 comeback win over Real Sociedad, supplying the corner for Jules Koundé’s first-half equaliser.
• The assist was Rashford’s third of the season and brought him to five goal involvements across competitions, level with Ferran Torres and Raphinha per match reports.
• Hansi Flick said Barcelona practice dead-ball situations extensively, crediting the emphasis after the set-piece goal.
• Comparisons in UK coverage note Rashford’s output exceeds that of Manchester United’s new forward line, which has logged fewer combined goal contributions so far.
• Barcelona host Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday, with Rashford expected to feature on his season-long loan that includes an option to buy reported at around £30m.